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EIGHTH YEAR.
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There is hope for the Forestry
bill.
Many important bills have been
introduced in the legislature. "We shall
review shme of them next week.
The Western News, of Stockton,
came out last week on bright orange pa
per, to celebrate the event of well, we
don't happen to know what.
The Cv K. & W. railroad is now
completed to Ness city. The first regular
train arrived at that place on Tuesday,
Jan. 11, and the people down there are
happy.
In Stockton, they call for "Tr. of
Arnica" at the drug stores. One custo
mer failed to accompany his request with
the customary wink. Serious results
followed.
While Patrick Murphy was at
work in a well, north of Oakley a few
days ago, the rope broke and tha bucket
fell upon the young man's head, causing
instant death.
In the formation of his com
mittees, Speaker Smith was guided by
the prinoiple of fairness. Under this
procedure, the members from western
Kansas fared well, indeed.
Joseph Nixon, who has been
boring in the hills south of Stockton,
thinks he has found an 18-inch vein of
coal, at a depth of ninety feet, and a
If ger hole has' been started down to
test it
The delegates from the newly or
ganized western counties were admitted
to seats in the house in short order. The
gentleman from Greeley county (unor
ganized) was seated by accident, and then
'unseated.
When the Kansas house of repre
sentatives elected Hon. A. W. Smith
speaker, it made no mistake. He i? a
thoroughly-genial gentleman, and his
qualifications for the position are undis
puted and undisputable.
On Tuesday W. S. Tilton intro
duced el bill to change the name of St.
John county to Logan. Senator Sol Mil
ler has introduced a similar bill in the
senate. There is considerable feeling in
St. John county in favor of the move.
Henry Dunn, who resided in
Medicine township, Rooks county,
dropped dead in his hog-lot last Wednes
day evening, while feeding his hogs. He
was buried under the auspices of the G.
A. R. He had lived in Rooks county
Bince 1872, and leaves a wife and nine
children to mourn his loss.
C. C. Baker was elected state
printer by the legislature last Tuesday.
His official services will not begin until
the first of next July. In his canvass
for the position, he distanced all com
petitors in a fair field. In the nomi
nating caucus, he received ninety-five
votes to D. W. Wilder forty-two. Mr.
Baker is well qualified for the position.
In answer to our friend, Ero.
Wilson, of the Wallace Register, we will
remark that we have no possible objec
tion to the general government making a
forestry station of the Fort Wallace res-
& Sryation. Of course, it will do nothing
Fr .v
of the kind; but this does not matter.
We have no objection anyway. This
does not prevent our desiring to grasp a
method which to us seems much more
tangible.
aftrt." W. -S. Tilton has introduced a
f-f bill which provides for the sale of school
f-lands in one year from the organization of
fe-?;, thtf countv in. which they lie. The bill
E? 1 -wav Vo Antaatar T?.cforn TTonona vrvn-
-$i omista now that their school lands have
'J-" been sold express the desire that this
Yy? viv 4 .n lntj3 v tpAofftim ITonpao o. VkAlJ
j.Sby the state until high prices can be
prj&$ realized. A. continuation of the present
U law firoverninfir the Bales of school lands
Is?' V", ban result in no benefit to the state wKen
,,,f -H6 ptFUUB euro lajusiucsreu. 4.110 wxioi-
'vjjoMing of no class of lands from the
. -"market should be permitted when the
-result means the keeping out of settlers,
the material retarding of tha growth of
j&e country and a deprivation of the
'thMMfib arising from' the taxes.
WA
PRICE RAID CLAIMS.
The passage of a bill providing for the
payment of the Price raid claims is being
pressed warmly in our legislature. We
will say, in reference to these claims, that
perhaps nobody in western Kansas, as a
rule, has given them consideration. If
there be an exception to this rule, it is in
the case of eastern Kansas people who
have located in western Kansas. These
claims, as we understand them, are based
on allowances made to certain people in
eastern Kansas, whose property was de
stroyed by the invasion of Price's army
in 1864. The claims are generally, if not
universally, conceded to be just. Yet
the legislature feels conservative on the
subject of providing for their payment
We have heard of nor seen any claimant
who is not willing to have his scrip re
deemed at its face value, without interest,
or who is not willing that persons, if
there be any, who have purchased the
scrip with speculative intent, shall be ex
cluded from the provisions of the bill.
The argument on whether the bill shall
be passed may develop new phases. The
holders of this scrip are, for the most
part, aged men, some of them being more
thad eighty years old.
HOW THEY FEEL.
The feeling of the members of the leg
islature in the northwestern portion of
the state seems to be in favor of letting
the county boundaries along the U. P.
counties remain as they are. In south
west Kansas, the old-style pulling and
hauling for the restoration of old county
lines has begun. T.S. Haun, of Hodge
man, introduced a bill on Tuesday for
the creation of old Buffalo county. This
demands a tier of townships off the south
end of Lane county, and Mr. Enoch, of
Lane, is on his mettle to hold the fort or
die in the last ditch. Kess' county is on
the anxious seat, lest somebody may in
troduce a measure which will aim at at
taching her western tier of townships to
Lane county. Gove county will fight be
fore she will consent to the loss of her
west tier of townships.
A GOOD START.
Among the fortunate members of the
house is Hon. W. S. Tilton. For a new
member, his recognition in the formation
of the standing committees has perhaps
not been exceeded in the case of any mem
ber. In the outset, he was one of a com
mittee of five appointed by the speaker
to revise the rules of the house. This
committee established a standing com
mittee on Forestry. Mr. Tilton is the
chairman of the Forestry committee. He
also has a place on the committees on
Assessment and Taxation and on Mu
nicipal Corporations.
At the coronor's inquest held upx
the bodies of P. T. Alexander and BTO.
Tingues, who were killed in the wreck at
Bussell some two weeks ago, the jury re
turned a verdict to the effect that Con
ductor Scott and Engineer Brown, of the
moving train, were negligent in running
at a higher rate of speed than the law al
lowed; the railway officials or agents
were negligent in not having properly
tested the air brakes, and Conductor An
derson, of the train which was s tanding
on the main track, was negligent in per
mitting his train to stand on the main
track after the same should have been
cleared. The two conductors and the
engineer have been arrested.
A Blaze.
At about 5 o'clock last Thursday mor
ningthe cook house belonging to W. S.
Mead, and used by freighters, was dis
covered to be on fire. The alarm was
given and soon a crowd had gathered.
The structure, being old and very dry,
burned rapidly. A bucket brigade was
organized, and water carried from Mr.
Mead's tank, close bj. The only good
accomplished was to cause the building
to burn more slowly. All of the west
sine of Washington street was in great
danger, the wind being from the north.
Portunately, the loss was small It is
supposed that the fire originated from'
the carelessness of some campers who,
after cooking their supper, had gone
away without closing the stove.
G. F. McKnight andM.D. Hollister
have formed a co-partnership in the law
and land business . They will occupy the
McKnight office, to which they are build
ing an addition on thewet de. They
will make a strong firm. ' N -
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- KEEMY, KANSAS, SATURDAY, JAJSTXTARY 22,
After tbe Fat Man.
Eustis, Sherman Co., New Tecumseh, 14.
Geo. S. Emig, of Wa-Keeney, the attor
ney of Englehart, Winning & Co., St.
Joe, and Packard, McDonald & Bliss,
Chicago, wholesale houses, had quite an
experience yesterday at Sherman Centex,
while prosecuting his business. Having
stepped into the bank of Barlow Bros, to
secure indemnity bonds in the attach
ment of C. H. Fry's goods, Wm. Walker,
the deputy sheriff, came in to serve a no
tice of garnishement on Fry's money in
the bank. Mr. Barlow refused to recog
nize AValker as being vested with the
authority to make the service, and swore
he would not accept it and backed up his
objections with a double-barrelled shot
gun, which he leveled at Walker's breast.
In the meantime, a mob of fifty men,
armed to the teeth, surrounded the build
ing, determined to have blood. As many
guns as could be poked in at the windows
were leveled at Walker while he coolly
proceeded' to read the service. At this
point the fat man seemed to loom up
before them as larger game, and the cry
of "Kill the fat man!" "Hang him," "Get
the fat man! " etc., caused the Wa-Keeney
lawyer's hat to forsake his head with a
noise like a cork leaving a pop bottle.
He, however, escaped the fury of the mob,
and swears that no thieves or combination
of thieves shall defraud his clients of
their rights if he lays his life on the
alter of justice in the prosecution of his
claim.
Wo learn, as we go to press, that bonds
have been given.
Quivers Prom the "Quinter Guide."
W. L. Nichols visited friends at Wa
Keeney last Monday.
Mrs. A. DEolston went to Wa-Keeney
last Thursday.,
Jno. L. Gochenour, of Wa-Keeney,
came up last evening to see his well,
he's here on business.
It. I. Barger, our popular lumberman
and coal dealer, took a business trip to
Wa-Keeney last Monday.
Orvel Woods, our good-looking and
accommodating merchant, took a flying
trip to Wa-Keeney last evening on busi
ness and to see his G. K. L.
D. A. Crist and J. W? Miller, two of our
good-looking young men, being greatley
pleased -vvith? the successful contest of
Well Baker, wont to Wa-Keeney last
Thursday to try their luck. Will give
the result of the trip later.
4.
Promiscuous shooting caused a stam
pede in a Wallace billiard room last Mon
day night. Nobody hurt.
EYTO
BiiiBON DEEDED LANDS
And for paying out on
Final Proof,
JLt tlie Branola OfiElo -
OF
JAEVIS-CONELIN
Mortgage Trust Company.
Parties desiring loans will find it to
their advantage to deal with us, as our
action is final no delay of sending east
for papers and money. Make your ap
plications in time for us to see your
land. ,
Office in Verbeok's building, east side
of Franklin St ,
WA-KEENEY, - - KANSAS.
c. f. Mcknight,
Land Attorney and Notary Public,
MONEY ON LAND at lowest rates of
interest Makes Final Proofs, attends
to Contests, and is agent for
Ss B. 8b 7&. TsJLlT 3DS. -ssss
Office first door west of U. S. Land Office,
WA-KEENEY, KANSAS.
Secure tke Skidow Ere tiie Silstuce Flies.
Large Groups.
FINE CABINET PHOTOS.
Instantaneous Pictures .
OF-BABEES A SUCCESS,
AT
STAIR'S GALLERY,
WA-KEENEY, t- - KANSAS
BASIS OJB1 .OTTIE& XZETCDTTSTieailEIS.
H. BLAIR,
Land Attorney ancfReal Estate Agent.
CONTESTS A SPECIALTY.
Wa-Keenet - - Kansas.
JOHN A. NELSON,
Attorney at law
AND
. Loan Agent
U. P. Land Agent for Trego, Gra
ham and Ness Counties,
WA-KEENEY. - KANSAS.
Stock Eanches a Specialty.
Parties meaning business request
ed to write me.
A. J. HAEIAN. SAM H. KELLEY.
HARLAN & KELLEY,
ATTORNEYS - AT - LAW.
Practice in all State & Federal Courts.
A. J. HARLAN,
Real Estate & Land Agent.
Business before the Land Office
Promptly Attended to.
OFFICE UP STAIRS IN WOBIiD BUTLDING,
WA-EENEY, KANSAS.
'HOLLISTER & BIGGER,
ATTOEHETS - AT - LAW.
All legal business entrusted to
care will be attended to
promptly.
our
Office
011 Russell Avenue, east of
Franldin -Street.
WA-KEENEY, - KANSAS.
Erank Danford,
ATTORNEY - AT - LAW
And Real Estate Dealer.
Buys and sells ReaTEstate, secures
Homesteads and Timber-claims
for those wanting gov't land.
Will practice in all State Courts and be
fore the Gov't Land Office.
Business solicited.
Office inJMcGlaren Building,
WA.KF.ElTE'g KANSAS.
J. WORD CARSON,
NOTARY PUBLIC,
Purchasing, Selling and Locating
LAND AGENT &ATT'Y.
Makes Soldiers' Homestead Declaratory
Entries, Timber Filings, Pre-emptions,
Homesteads, Final Proofs. Attends
to Contests in all phases, etc.
Promptness and fair dealing. All work
guaranteed.
Office in Basement of eeney Block,
UNDER TJ. S. LAND OFPICE.
WM. SPIGER
-THE
MERCHANT TAILOR
Keeps the choicest assortment of
FALL WINTER
f GOODS
In the City. 'Employs only First-
Class Workmen, and
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Warrants a Perfect Fit or No Sale.
Shop third door south of Western
EJLNSAS WOBIiD Oebtce.
C
ITY DELIVEBY.
Headquarters at Verbeck's Store.
'DAYID ARBUCKLE.
DINING HALL.
- By BAKER BUSH,
At the old Bekec stand.
A SQUAEEMEAL FOR 25'CTS.
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We also hare oil hand all kinds of Con-
cfectioDeriee,"Cigars and Tobaodb,
.'-'f Gained Goodsand Groceries. -. - -
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WA-KEEITEY, EAJfc
1887..
C. C. BESTOR,
Deeded, Railroad,
(& CVisstK T nnlr.
JlrUUUl j-ianuo,
Homesteads, Pre-emptions and
Timber Claims,
GENERAL REAL ESTATE BUSINESS.
Money Loaned on Deeded Property.
ITo. 195 Franklin Street;
Wa-K$ekey, Kansas.
B. J. F. HANNA.
D. B. KRTiliEY.
Hamia & Kelley,
LAND ATTORNEYS,
Wa-Keekey, - Kansas.
Prompt and careful attention given to
any and all business before the
United States Land Office.
S. R. COWICK,
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
All legal business entrusted to my care will receive
prompt and careful attention.
Office with Wheeler Bros. WA-KEENEY, KAN
COWICK & WHEELER BEOS, will
give special attention to final proofs and
contests.
JOHN ROSHSTQUIST,
PAINTER,
Sign Writer,
Grainer, Kalsominer, Paper Hanger.
WA-KEENEY, EAN.
GEO. BABEJSTT,
CARPENTER, BUILDER,
And Contractor.
Plans and Specifications
.PEEPAEED TO ORDER.
Shop on north aide of Russell avenue,
second building west of Opera House.
COME TO
KERSHAW'S
NEW FEED & BOARDING STABLE,
JUST WEST OF OFESA BIOCK,
WHEN
You Want your Horses Fed & Boarded.
Special care, given to Animate entrusted
to my keeping. -
COOK BOOM AND TEED MTT1T1 ATTACHED.
Corn, Oats, & Ground Feed
POR SAXE,
IN
LAEG-E OB SHALL QUANTITIES
AT
LOWEST CASH PRICES.
I have lately put in a Horse Power Feed
Mill and mil do
Custom-:-Grinding. 1
H. S. DAVIS,
At KerghaVs Li-very Stable
M. H. FARMER,
PHYSICIAN & SURGEON,
DISEASES
Of the Eye, Ear aid ffcriit i Specially.
A full line of Spectacles on hand.
1 Office In Ferris'a Drag Start,
WA-KEENEY, - - KANSAS.
DE. H. R WILCOX,
BOMir.PATUIO MSliN
AND
DENTIST.
OftWon Fraaklin street, Irstdoor north
ot Jnnuture Store, v. ,
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S. M. HUTZEL,
Attorney at Law, U. S. Land Attorney
AND REAL ESTATE AGENT.
Special Attention given tcOGontests and
Final Proofs
Office west side Franklin Street,
WA-KEENEY, - - KANSAS.
A. E. MICKEL.
ALSO AGENT TOR THE
PERKD5TS WEmMILL.
All work and mills guaranteed satisfac
tory. Mills and pumps always
on hand.
WA-KEENEY, KANSAS.
INSURE YOUR
LIVE STOCK
Against Death from any cause what
ever, and against Theft, in the
Atchison Live Stock Insurance Go.,
OF-ATCHISON, KANSAS.
W.S. McGINNIS, Agt, Wa-Keeney, Kr.
. Office with John A Nelson.
J. R. WILSON,
COUNTY SURVEYOR
AND LAND LOCATOR,
WA-EJEElfEY, - - - KA1C8AI.
FKrCK'S-LrVERY,
Opposite the Oakea House,
WA-KEEITEY, -
KA1T8AI.
LIVERY, FEED & SALE STABLE.
Best of Rigs at the Most Reasonable Rates.
A. C FBICS, Prop.
A. B. SIGLER.
Carpenter 1 ifeJB u i I d e r
Special attention given to buildings
of modern styles.
Shop north of Keeney ,Bfock,
WA-KEENEY, - - - ' KANSAS.
C. D. STEWART,
Proprietor of
(HI IAM PARLOR.
First door south of Hille's drag store.
Everything in .First Class Style.
WA-KEENEY, KANSAS.
CITY BAKEBY.
REDUCTION IN
BREAD, CAKES,
. And all kinds of Goods.
Stores at Lawrence & Hall's; also
in south room of Sawtelle
Auction Block; also at
41 Washington Sir.,
Wa-Keeney, - - Kansas.
378 J. HEGEKEB.
HOTEL !
HOTEL I
YOU WILL FIND GBOVEB,
AT THE
WHITE-:-HOUSE,
WALLACE, KANSAS,
Always ready to attend to the alighteifc
wishes at his gaeets.
ACCOMMODATIONS GOOD.
PRICES. Only $1.00 Per Dy.
$5 00 Per Week. '
J1S.XGROVER,Por
A. B. JONES, -
Physician and Snrgeon
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